Lowveld Dwarf Burrowing Skink

Lowveld Dwarf Burrowing Skink

Scelotes bidigittatus

Silhouette: David Orr · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
at iSimangaliso Wetland Park
11 Verified sightings at iSimangaliso Wetland Park From 2019 to 2026
18 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
September Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

About the Lowveld Dwarf Burrowing Skink

Scelotes bidigittatus, the Lowveld dwarf burrowing skink, is a species of lizard which is found in South Africa and Mozambique. Wikipedia →

Closest Relatives at iSimangaliso Wetland Park

Fitzsimons' Dwarf Burrowing Skink
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Fitzsimons' Dwarf Burrowing Skink

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Scelotes fitzsimonsi

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Mozambique Dwarf Burrowing Skink
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Mozambique Dwarf Burrowing Skink

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Scelotes mossambicus

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Coastal Dwarf Burrowing Skink
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Coastal Dwarf Burrowing Skink

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Scelotes vestigifer

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Eastern Sand Skink
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Eastern Sand Skink

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Trachylepis depressa

Daily sighting probability ~30% · Possible
African Striped Skink
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African Striped Skink

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Trachylepis striata

Daily sighting probability ~30% · Possible
Giant Lance Skink
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Giant Lance Skink

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Acontias plumbeus

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
East-African Snake-eyed Skink
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East-African Snake-eyed Skink

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Cryptoblepharus africanus

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Wahlberg's Snake-eyed Skink
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Wahlberg's Snake-eyed Skink

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Panaspis wahlbergii

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Variable Skink
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Variable Skink

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Trachylepis varia

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Rainbow Skink

Rainbow Skink

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Trachylepis margaritifera

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data

Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 iSimangaliso Wetland Park 🇿🇦 South Africa
~10%
2 Kruger National Park 🇿🇦 South Africa
<5%

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Lowveld Dwarf Burrowing Skink in iSimangaliso Wetland Park?

About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Lowveld Dwarf Burrowing Skink sighting in iSimangaliso Wetland Park, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Lowveld Dwarf Burrowing Skink in iSimangaliso Wetland Park?

September has the highest sighting rate for Lowveld Dwarf Burrowing Skink in iSimangaliso Wetland Park in our monthly data.

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